Right-wing cartoonist Lisa Benson created a cartoon that has been published on GoComics whining that “conservative news” is being silenced by the “speech police.” The first thing I thought when I saw it was, “Ooh, bad timing.” I don’t know what Lisa’s talking about. MAGAts been making false claims about being persecuted by big tech and social media, but that’s not “news.” … [Read more...] about FOX NEWS LIES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
GOP Follies for February 2023
The GOP Follies were again on display in February 2023. Hot air from the GOP was so immense that it could have floated a Trump-sized balloon. The first up to bat for the GOP was Kari Lake who acts like she is the Messiah. How would Jesus respond to Lake using Bible verses to promote herself? Lake was not done tweeting her insight. Which children were … [Read more...] about GOP Follies for February 2023
Biden’s Historic Visit to Kyiv, Ukraine. Full Presidential Statement
Just days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the President of the United States made a surprise, historic visit to the capital of the war-torn nation to, in the President’s own words, “reaffirm [America’s] unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.” Biden departed from Joint Base … [Read more...] about Biden’s Historic Visit to Kyiv, Ukraine. Full Presidential Statement
Jimmy Carter’s lasting Cold War legacy: Human rights focus helped dismantle the Soviet Union
President Jimmy Carter, right, surrounded by journalists after announcing he was lifting the travel ban on Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea and Cambodia, March 9, 1977. AP Photo/file Robert C. Donnelly, Gonzaga University Former President Jimmy Carter, who has entered hospice care at age 98 at his home in Plains, Georgia, was a dark horse Democratic … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter’s lasting Cold War legacy: Human rights focus helped dismantle the Soviet Union
Ex-US president Jimmy Carter receiving hospice care at home
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Jimmy Carter, the 98-year-old former US president who led the nation from 1977 to 1981, is receiving hospice care at home, where he will spend his "remaining time," his nonprofit foundation said Saturday. Carter, the oldest living former president and a Nobel peace laureate, resides in Plains, Georgia, with his wife, Rosalynn. That hamlet is … [Read more...] about Ex-US president Jimmy Carter receiving hospice care at home
The Obvious Is Now ‘Official’: Russia Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine
February 24 will mark the one-year anniversary of the brutal, unprovoked, Russian full-scale invasion of an independent nation, Ukraine. As is always the case with such momentous “milestones,” dozens – if not hundreds – of chronologies, narratives and commemoratives will be published and broadcast. Already – with only seven days to go until that grim anniversary -- more … [Read more...] about The Obvious Is Now ‘Official’: Russia Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine
A Review of Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre Production of Into the Woods
Unless you lived near Broadway most of your life and had a fair amount of disposable income, you’ve probably been introduced to most great American musicals through the form of a movie. Later, if fortunate, you were able to see a live theatrical production to determine how well the movie honored its source. Regardless of how well the movie held to its source material, the … [Read more...] about A Review of Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre Production of Into the Woods
What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft
Is it a bird? A plane? A suspected Chinese spy balloon? Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University On the heels of the Feb. 4, 2023, shooting down of a Chinese balloon suspected of spying on the U.S., American fighter jets have shot down three additional objects in or near U.S. airspace. When the media asked Glen … [Read more...] about What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft
UNDERESTIMATE BIDEN AT YOUR OWN POLITICAL PERIL
Let’s face it, when Fox News gives Democrat a B+, you know they really delivered an exceptional performance. That was the grade the rabidly right-wing media network gave President Biden on his State of the Union address. As someone who usually doesn’t watch these annual speeches to the nation, I did buck my previous trend and decided to tune in for this one. Admittedly, I … [Read more...] about UNDERESTIMATE BIDEN AT YOUR OWN POLITICAL PERIL
Rarely seen Book of Mormon movie, ‘Corianton: A Story of Unholy Love, 1931, packs BYU’s Varsity Theater
Review/observations by Doug Gibson For about a couple decades, I had longed to view the early sound film "based" on a segment of The Book of Mormon. It's "Corianton: A Story of Unholy Love," 1931. With artistic license, it tells of Alma's somewhat troublesome son, Corianton, and his involvement with the harlot, Isabel. This is all part of Alma's letters to Corianton in Book … [Read more...] about Rarely seen Book of Mormon movie, ‘Corianton: A Story of Unholy Love, 1931, packs BYU’s Varsity Theater
Five years after Parkland shooting, a school psychologist offers insights on helping students and teachers deal with grief
Simply returning to a school where a shooting took place can be a struggle for many students. fstop123 via Getty Images Philip J. Lazarus, Florida International University Whenever a school shooting takes place, school officials often arrange for grief counseling services to be made available for whoever needs them. But what exactly do those services … [Read more...] about Five years after Parkland shooting, a school psychologist offers insights on helping students and teachers deal with grief
Has Nikki Haley “thrown it all away?”
How far once-rising traditional conservative Republican stars have fallen. From evolution to devolution. A case in point: former South Carolna Gov. Nikki Haley. Once upon a time she seemed to be an independent-thinking conservative Republican up-and coming politician. Now she has become Marco Rubio-ized. She's eemingly one more GOPer who has her finger up in the wind to see … [Read more...] about Has Nikki Haley “thrown it all away?”
How to Have an Intelligent Chat with ChatGPT
By now everyone has heard of the latest AI “tool”: ChatGPT This author has tried it a couple of times with interesting results. The first time, I posed questions to the chatbot about a new U.S. Air Force aircraft. The answers were quite good, and they could have easily been turned into an “original” essay. The second time, in an “interview” with the AI tool, I … [Read more...] about How to Have an Intelligent Chat with ChatGPT
Elon Musk Whips The Hellespont
The statue that inspired Keats' "Ozymandias" Platformer reports ... On Tuesday, Musk gathered a group of engineers and advisors into a room at Twitter’s headquarters looking for answers. Why are his engagement numbers tanking? “This is ridiculous,” he said, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the meeting. “I have more than 100 million followers, and I’m … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Whips The Hellespont
Why taxing cow burps isn’t the best climate solution
Cows generate methane as they digest their food. It’s a potent greenhouse gas. Westend61 via Getty Images Kevin Trenberth, University of Auckland New Zealand, where agriculture is one of the largest contributors to climate change, is proposing a tax on cow burps. The reason seems simple enough: Cows release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and New … [Read more...] about Why taxing cow burps isn’t the best climate solution
SOTU HECKLER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
This year’s State of the Union speech to Congress was interesting, to say the least. In fact, it may have even been exciting. What? I wasn’t looking forward to watching and considered skipping it and catching the highlights later. In fact, since my TV is on news 90% of the time, I just had it on mute when the speech started. I had already heard all the warmups and I was … [Read more...] about SOTU HECKLER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
The Day After the State of the Union Address
I was drafting another piece on all the hullaballoo(n) about the Chinese balloon and was planning to write one about the hubbub last night during the State of the Union address, when a post on Facebook caught my attention and put it all into (temporary) perspective. The post is a list of changes an unknown person “who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80” is feeling … [Read more...] about The Day After the State of the Union Address
ARE YOU REALLY SURPRISED BY JOE BIDEN’S IMPRESSIVE STATE OF THE UNION?
The State of the Union is usually a useless stale slog that turns healthy brain cells to mush. Charlie Cook, the veteran Washington pundit, got it right some years ago when he said of the State of the Union, “On my deathbed, watching it will be on the long list of hours that I will wish I could retrieve and spend doing almost anything else.” But this week’s State of the … [Read more...] about ARE YOU REALLY SURPRISED BY JOE BIDEN’S IMPRESSIVE STATE OF THE UNION?
Biden urges US blue-collar resurgence in feisty Congress speech
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - President Joe Biden urged unity and touted a blue-collar economic resurgence Tuesday in a rousing State of the Union speech before a raucous Congress that doubled as a bid to persuade voters he still has what it takes to seek reelection at age 80. The Democrat, who has been written off even by some supporters as too old, gave as good as he got … [Read more...] about Biden urges US blue-collar resurgence in feisty Congress speech
MATERIAL BOY TUCKER (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Republicans, conservatives, right-wing talking heads, MAGAts, goons, and morons are still screaming and howling at President Joe Biden for “allowing” the Chinese Spy Balloon to fly across our nation from Alaska to South Carolina. But by all accounts, President Biden handled the situation in a very presidential manner. The balloon was not a physical danger to anyone by flying … [Read more...] about MATERIAL BOY TUCKER (CARTOON AND COLUMN)